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Though clinical histories and blood collection timing are not known, Figure 1 showed that many patients may have insufficient drug levels. Observed immunogenicity rates to IFX, ADL, CTZ and ETN were high and all anti-drug antibodies except anti-ETN adversely affect free drug levels.
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Survival analysis showed that in our population high disease activity and history of adverse events are associated with the discontinuation of bDMARDs. V.
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Certolizumab-pegol, Abatacept, Tocilizumab or Active Conventional Therapy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: 48 Week Patient-reported Outcomes of the NORD-STAR Trial (Poster Hall; in person) - Sep 23, 2023 - Abstract #ACRConvergence2023ACR_Convergence_2898; P4 V. In this investigator-initiated, randomized, open-label study (NCT01491815), patients with treatment-na
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Efficacy of Certolizumab Pegol in Preventing Anterior Uveitis Flares Compared with Standard Non-Biologic Treatment: A Matched Control Study in High-Risk Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis (Poster Hall; in person) - Sep 23, 2023 - Abstract #ACRConvergence2023ACR_Convergence_2649; P4 Table. Results of the final model after IPW N. Haroon: AbbVie, 2, Eli Lilly, 2, Janssen, 2, Novartis, 2, UCB Pharma, 2;
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Obesity Is a Risk Factor for Poor Response to Treatment in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (Poster Hall; in person) - Sep 23, 2023 - Abstract #ACRConvergence2023ACR_Convergence_2524; In patients with early RA, obesity was not associated with higher disease activity before treatment initiation. However, 24 weeks after treatment, patients with obesity had higher disease activity and lower chances to respond to therapy compared to patients with lower BMI irrespective of treatment.
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Targeting NET Formation in Early RA Patients; A Spin-off Study from the NORD-STAR (Poster Hall; in person) - Sep 23, 2023 - Abstract #ACRConvergence2023ACR_Convergence_2502; All four treatments studied here reduced these detrimental processes within 3 months. The calprotectin reduction seen in this study is in line with an earlier spin-off study 2 .
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201: nr-axSpA: BREAKING THE CODE (Theater A) - Sep 15, 2023 - Abstract #ACRConvergence2023ACR_Convergence_348; The session will then provide recommendations for MRI implementation and interpretation for nr-axSpA, leveraging a hypothetical patient case to complement the educational information. Lastly, the session will describe clinical trial outcomes in support of CIMZIA
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Certolizumab Pegol Challenge for Treatment of Psoriasis in a Patient with Hypersensitivity Reaction to Infliximab (Monitor 01) - Sep 14, 2023 - Abstract #ACAAI2023ACAAI_553; To prevent progression of psoriatic arthritis, with a history of a mild hypersensitivity reaction, it was reasonable to challenge with a separate TNF-alpha inhibitor. As certolizumab pegol is the only TNF-alpha inhibitor that is considered safe for pregnancy, a challenge was attempted and successful.
- |||||||||| Therapeutics in immune-mediated diseases and fertility: what is the evidence of safety? (e-Poster Hall) - Aug 30, 2023 - Abstract #EADV2023EADV_4415;
This highlights the importance of targeting these thresholds to limit the burden of axSpA on society and on patients' daily lives. The evidence are mostly dependent on low level evidence and will be demonstrated but it is certain that more studies and even case series need to be conducted in this area.
- |||||||||| Journal, Real-world evidence, Adherence, Real-world: Real-World Data of Adherence and Drug Survival of Biologics in Treatment-Na (Pubmed Central) - Aug 11, 2023
Real-world data, showing differences in drug survival of bDMARDs and tsDMARD, can also be used in the variety of considerations when choosing treatment. Future studies could separate patients with RA into subgroups, which would also account for potential drug survival differences and enable personalized therapy.
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(e-Poster Hall) - Aug 8, 2023 - Abstract #EADV2023EADV_1802; blockers among other biologics are frequently prescribed. Considerations for changes in therapy during pregnancy have to regard specifics of medication and the vulnerable stages in pregnancy as well as the limited volume of recommended systemic therapeutics for psoriasis in pregnancy.
- |||||||||| Efficacy and safety of biological drugs in the treatmens of moderate-to-severe psoriasis in elderly patients (e-Poster Hall) - Aug 8, 2023 - Abstract #EADV2023EADV_1657;
The results of the present analysis are in line with those of clinical trials randomised clinical trials in the general population and with those of retrospective studies in the elderly population. The data obtained support the hypothesis of the effectiveness of biologic drugs even in patients over 65 and support the appropriateness of their use in clinical practice.
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In detail, conventional and biologic systemic drugs demonstrated efficacy in recent trials, including acitretin, methotrexate, cyclosporine, apremilast, adalimumab, infliximab, etanercept, certolizumab, golimumab, ustekinumab, secukinumab, ixekizumab, brodalumab, bimekizumab, guselkumab, risankizumab and tildrakizumab. Several therapies have demonstrated efficacy and safety in the treatment of NP; however, the choice of treatment depends not only on the severity of the nail involvement, but also on whether PsA is present, the patient's comorbidities other than PsA, previous treatment history, and the patient's drug preferences.
- |||||||||| Neutropenic Enterocolitis in a Patient With a History of Crohn (Exhibit Hall) - Jul 29, 2023 - Abstract #ACG2023ACG_4145;
She was recently diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML) and underwent Daunorubicin induction therapy, followed by Cytarabine consolidation therapy for two cycles, followed by an allogenic stem cell transplant...Filgrastim was added to her antimicrobial regimen...Detailed history, examination, laboratory and imaging findings are important to make the diagnosis. Figure: Figure 1- Thickening with trilaminar enhancement (yellow arrows) and engorgement of the vasa recta concerning for active inflammatory bowel disease.
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Successful Treatment of Pleural Tuberculosis While on Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy for Crohn (Exhibit Hall) - Jul 29, 2023 - Abstract #ACG2023ACG_4138; Figure: Figure 1- Thickening with trilaminar enhancement (yellow arrows) and engorgement of the vasa recta concerning for active inflammatory bowel disease. Case Description/ A 26-year-old male healthcare worker with a history of longstanding Crohn
- |||||||||| Risk of Opportunistic Infections Among Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients on Biologics: A Nationwide Database Study (Exhibit Hall) - Jul 29, 2023 - Abstract #ACG2023ACG_1175;
Patients on biologics had a higher risk of Legionella (OR 2.85, 95% CI 1.55-5.25, P 0.0004), Tuberculosis (OR 1.98, 95% CI 1.60-2.45, P < 0.0001), Clostridium difficile (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.75-1.95, P < 0.0001), sepsis (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.05-1.16, P < 0.0001), Histoplasmosis (OR 2.66, 95% CI 1.81-3.91, P < 0.0001), Candidiasis (OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.17-1.28, P < 0.0001), CMV (OR 1.21, 95% CI 1.05-1.40, P 0.0062), HSV (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.03-1.20, P 0.0040), and VZV (OR 1.28, 95% CI 1.195-1.38, P < 0.0001) infections compared to those not on biologics. The risk of Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia, Actinomycosis, Nocardiosis, Cryptococcosis, Aspergillosis, Pneumocystis, influenza, and HPV was not significantly different between the two cohorts.
- |||||||||| Biologic and Small Molecule Therapies Are Not Associated with Increased Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) in IBD: A Propensity Matched Cohort Study (West Ballroom B) - Jul 29, 2023 - Abstract #ACG2023ACG_198;
IBD patients receiving an oral small molecule did not have increased risk of CAD (OR 1.05, 95% CI 0.82-1.33, p= 0.7148), MI (OR 1.04, 95% CI 0.60-1.78, p= 0.8903), stroke (OR 0.87, 95% CI 0.57-1.33, p= 0.5148), or VTE (OR 1.07, 95% CI 0.83-1.39, p= 0.5957) compared to patients not treated with small molecule therapy. There was a nonsignificant lower risk of stroke in IBD patients taking oral small molecules.
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Enrollment open, Trial completion date: Lipids, Inflammation, and CV Risk in RA (clinicaltrials.gov) - Jul 27, 2023 P=N/A, N=76, Recruiting, There was a nonsignificant lower risk of stroke in IBD patients taking oral small molecules. Active, not recruiting --> Recruiting | Trial completion date: Feb 2023 --> Jul 2024
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